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EverGrip Glove
The Handicap Empowering Glove System
After researching and interviewing disabled individuals with experience in the outdoors, I identified a common problem within the chosen demographic. Low grip strength is a common side effect of many physical disabilities including spinal injuries, dupuytren's contracture, and arthritis. This issue can prevent people from properly handling necessary items for outdoor activity, which sometimes discourages them from participating in these activities altogether.
Prototype Construction
A patchwork of fabric making up the base shape of the glove. Stitches face out to keep the hand comfortable.
Rubber grips sewn to yellow fabric. Long yellow strip sewn together and loosely wrapped around base.
Top layer of fabric added. Stitches also pin down yellow fabric and holds entire glove in a firm shape.
Grip Pads
Two identical grip pads lock into each other, allowing for easy separation, but restricting horizontal movement
Large-nib grip pads with an incompatible configuration locks tight for holding heavy objects
Tip of finger and thumb kept open for touchscreen use
Pinky quarter-sleeve keeps glove anchored in place
Slide buckle tightens glove at the wrist
Glove Features
Materials
When designing wearable products for everyday use, it is important to prioritize durability and flexibility. In the case of this project, it is also necessary to add structure so the glove can support a certain amount of weight without warping. In order to accomplish this, the yellow cotton was wrapped around the glove in a spiral pattern and the grey polyester acted as the connecting body. A black flexible TPU filament was used for the 3D printed segments to allow the pads to warp with the hand
Pad Placement
The two spots on the palm are the heavy lifting component, accommodating for heavy larger objects that require the entire hand for use
The fingertips of the pointer finger and thumb are very common hotspots for gripping and using small objects that require dexterity
The point on the side of the hand lines up with the grip pad on the tip of the thumb, allowing the user to passively hold smaller objects with just their thumb
The back of the hand presents a unique opportunity. Its placement allows the products to be held without direct attention from the user
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